Troubling Times - A 1968 Presidential Election Game (Gameplay Thread)

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Margaret Chase Smith Campaign Schedule

Week 1: The Smith Campaign was delivered double victories in Pennsylvania by qualifying for ballot access and received the endorsement of Governor Shafer. MCS held a joint rally in Philadelphia with the governor, highlighting the need to nominate a moderate if Republicans hope to take the White House in November. Smith focused her attention on the growing suburbs, bringing attention to the lack of consistent leadership in regard to foreign policy, in contrast with her own record of a more steely foreign policy plan.

Week 2: The Smith Campaign received ballot access in New Hampshire and the endorsement of Governor Javits, solidifying her as a moderate option for the Republican primary. MCS continued her focus on the mid-Atlantic, with rallies and town halls across New Jersey, focusing on her independent record in the Senate. In New York, she rallied with Governor Javits, with a message on international strength and cracking down on domestic protests through a stronger foreign policy. In a departure from her previous run for President, MCS held fundraisers while in New York, and was willing to meet with party bosses.

Week 3: The Smith Campaign swung through the northeast from upstate New York to her home state of Maine, spending most of the week in New Hampshire. While on her home turf, she touted her record of most consecutive votes in the senate, arguing that what America needs is a work horse, not a show pony. While campaigning, MCS slammed the Johnson administration’s transparency issue, especially with Vietnam. In a speech in Boston, MCS highlighted her support for increased education funding and civil rights, remarking that issues like these should not be partisan, but human.

Week 4: In the final week of January, Smith’s Campaign traveled to the Midwest, with their attention focused on Illinois, Wisconsin, and Minnesota. Smith thanked crowds in Chicago for their support of her 4 years earlier in the Republican primary, and asked them yet again to throw their support behind her. MCS attempted to thread the needle when talking about her status as a woman, saying that being a woman afforded her no special treatment, but gave her a unique perspective for the issues impacting Americans. In spite of her downplaying the so called “woman card,” women seemed to turn out in larger numbers to her events in Illinois, Wisconsin, and Minnesota, citing her support of WAVES and education funding. In Wisconsin, MCS once again brought her moderate record to the forefront, telling a crowd that she would champion them, not what a party line preferred.

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Margaret Chase Smith Runs Ad “Declaration of Conscience in PA, IL, MA, NH, and WI

In this ad, MCS recounts her speech against McCarthyism directly to the camera.

“The Democratic administration has greatly lost the confidence of the American people by its complacency to the threat of communism and the leak of vital secrets to Russia through key officials of the Democratic administration. There are enough proved cases to make this point without diluting our criticism with unproved charges.

Surely these are sufficient reasons to make it clear to the American people that it is time for a change and that a Republican victory is necessary to the security of this country. Surely it is clear that this nation will continue to suffer as long as it is governed by the present ineffective Democratic Administration.

Yet to displace it with a Republican regime embracing a philosophy that lacks political integrity or intellectual honesty would prove equally disastrous to this nation. The nation sorely needs a Republican victory. But I don't want to see the Republican Party ride to political victory on the Four Horsemen of Calumny -- Fear, Ignorance, Bigotry and Smear.

I doubt if the Republican Party could -- simply because I don't believe the American people will uphold any political party that puts political exploitation above national interest.

These words were true when I spoke them in 1950, and they are true nearly 20 years later. History may not repeat itself, but it rhymes. Let’s take a better course by supporting Margaret Chase Smith for President.”

[Huey Long is a Republican]

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Turn II

February 1st-February 15th



Execution of Viet Cong Officer sparks Outrage

The execution of Viet Cong Officer Nguyễn Văn Lém, photographed here by Eddie Adams, has begun sparking outrage across the globe and US Public Opinion is going against the war after this action.

1968 Winter Olympics begin

In these troubling times, a thing to unite everyone in a moment of National Pride and Unity has begun in the 1968 Winter Olympics, being held in Grenoble, France.

Massacre in Orangeburg

3 Civil Rights Protesting College Students killed in Orangebrug, South Carolina after going to a Whites Only Bowling Alley shows how deep the scars go in the country.

Both Parties to Debate

The Primaries begin for interparty debates between both fields to determine who would be the best choice in November.

McCarthy Independent?

Senator Eugene McCarthy of Minnesota has hinted at a possible Independent run, though the reason for this proposed run are still uncertain

Republicans Nationally:

Nixon: 12%
Rockefeller: 11%
Goldwater: 11%
Smith: 11%
Baker: 11%
Reagan: 11%
Case: 11%
Romney: 11%
Scranton: 10%
Stassen: 8%
Undecided: 5%

With a large field of 10 Candidates, each fighting harshly for the top spot, the Primary has gotten extremely close, with Former Vice President Richard Nixon leading the pack at 12% while Senators Goldwater, Smith, Case, and Baker as well as Governors Rockefeller, Romney, and Reagan all stand at 11%, Former Governor Scranton at 10%, and Former Minnesota Governor Harold Stassen at 8%. With such a close race for the front-runner position, it is extremely feasible to see one Candidate take a huge leap in support following the Debate that will happen on February 15th in Concord, New Hampshire, after a Debate between Former Vice President Nixon and Senator Baker on February 8th in Los Angeles, California. The Debate could be the most significant part of this campaign and could see several candidates falter and several others bloom following it. With Each Candidate being on the Ballots of several states but not a single one having a Ballot on every state, many are wondering how tough this Primary season will be.

Democrats Nationally:

Kennedy: 18%
McGovern: 16%
McCarthy: 15%
Humphrey: 14%
Mink: 14%
Smathers: 14%
Mansfield: 7%
Undecided: 2%

The Democratic Field got even more hardened with the entrances of popular South Dakota Senator George McGovern, Hawaiian Representative Patsy Mink, and Montana Senator Mike Mansfield. The Bombshell that Senator McCarthy could run Independent has left some Democrats having a bad taste and saw many of his supporters go to Representative Mink. The lack of Campaigning hasn't helped the Vice President or the Mc Senators as well while Senator Kennedy remains the Frontrunner in an ever increasing field. Many analysts agree that the reason for his fall in the polls isn't do to anything but the fact that the field is rising and initially, Candidates have a large amount of support in the beginning before filtering out. With Massive campaign schedules from Senator Smathers and Representative Mink, it looks to be a tight one as their support grows with Senator Kennedy's. With a Debate in the works between the 7 Candidates, the winner could see a huge boost in support, like the Republicans, once it takes place. Currently though, it is anybody's race.

Generic Election Polling:

Generic Republican: 47%
Generic Democrat: 42%
Undecided/Others: 11%

President Johnson Approval Rating

Disapprove: 46%
Approve: 39%
Unsure/No Opinion: 15%

Moderator's notes: This turn will last until Wednesday night, September 26th, at 3:30 PM Eastern Time. Make sure to PM me ASAP if you need an extension, preferably after you read this sentence. Extensions will be given for the requester and the requester only, not for the field at large, so if you need an extension, PM me.

Debates can be crafted but a Player first have to challenge all his opponents in the Primary and they all have to agree to said Debate and where said Debate will take place. Once the details are hammered out, I will have the Debate ready for the next Turn.

This turn will last the first two weeks of February, 1968. Make sure to schedule your campaign accordingly.

Messaging is key! This turn will be all about setting up your ground game and building your coalition, so make sure to write your speeches/schedule accordingly! Speaking of which...

A schedule is required. You can post 20 speeches or no speeches, but what is required for you to post is your schedule. It doesn't have to be detailed, just give me a short description of each day's (or week's) events.

Advertisements: if you poll more than 15% nationally, you may run three advertisements. If you poll between 10% and 15%, you may run two advertisements, and if you poll below 10% but above 5%, then you can run one advertisement! Remember to diversify. Don't rely too much on TV Ads as those had only been around for a few elections, so do some Radio ads as well.

The two Republican Debates, State Polling, Regional Strength, Candidate Notoriety, Organization, and Funding will all be posted later.

[Huey Long is a Republican]

(I'll only be using the Candidate on the Ballots for these states' Polling. I'll do all Candidate for a specific Region)

State Polling:

New Hampshire:

Republicans:

Smith: 33%
Nixon: 27%
Baker: 25%
Romney: 9%
Reagan: 5%
Undecided: 1%

Reasoning: The New Hampshire Primary seems to currently be a battle between the Rising Star of the Republican Part Howard Baker of Tennessee, Former Vice President Richard Nixon of California, and the first Congresswoman and First Woman Senator Margaret Chase Smith of Maine with Governors Reagan and Romney far behind the three due to an apparent lack of interest for the two compared to the three leading giants. There is still a chance for a surprise but it'll be best for Reagan and Romney to focus their efforts elsewhere and in another state.

Democrats:

Mink: 22%
Undecided: 78%

Reasoning: Many New Hampshire voters are saddened that Mink was put on the Ballot while Robert Kennedy was rejected on the first try, though it is possible he'll get accepted quite soon. With the lack of knowledge about Patsy Mink, She has not garnered much in support for now though she could become the main opposition to Kennedy if he gets on the ballot.

Wisconsin

Republicans:

Rockefeller: 42%
Case: 23%
Undecided: 35%

Reasoning: The lack of Romney on the Ballot seems not to be as quite enraging for most Wisconsin Republicans with many supporting Governor Rockefeller though there is a substantial case for Senator Case to grow his own base of Support in the state.

Democrats:

Smathers: 19%
Undecided: 81%

Reasoning: Not many Wisconsin Democrats are fans of Florida Senator George Smathers and sees him as an awful choice to be on the ballot. Many have stated they won't vote for him unless something changes and there is even the threat of a write-in campaign to make sure he doesn't win the state. Despite this, Smathers has a good base of support in the Badger states that could really help him should he campaign there.

Pennsylvainia

Republicans:

Scranton: 42%
Nixon: 31%
Romney: 16%
Smith: 10%
Undecided: 1%

Reasoning: Governor Scranton remains highly popular and his home state and has a large chance of winning the State though Former Vice President Nixon could pull an upset and win it. Governor Romney also has a base with Senator Smith and they could win the state handedly should they put focus on it.

Democrats:

Smathers: 27%
Undecided: 73%

Reasoning: Though support is stronger in Pennsylvania than in Wisconsin, Smathers faces much the same problems in Pennsylvania as in Wisconsin. With a Dixiecrat so unpopular across the Nation, the question is can he win any state outside the South?

[Huey Long is a Republican]

Regional Strength per Candidate

Republicans:

New England

States: Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont

1st. Margaret Chase Smith
2nd. Nelson Rockefeller
3rd. Richard M. Nixon
4th. Clifford Case
5th. Howard Baker
6th. George Romney
7th. William Scranton
8th. Harold Stassen
9th. Barry Goldwater
10th. Ronald Reagan

Mid-Atlantic

States: New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania

1st. William Scranton
2nd. Nelson Rockefeller
3rd. Clifford Case
4th Margaret Chase Smith
5th. George Romney
6th. Howard Baker
7th. Harold Stassen
8th. Richard M. Nixon
9th. Barry Goldwater
10th. Ronald Reagan

South Atlantic

States: Washington DC, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Maryland, North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, and West Virginia

1st. Howard Baker
2nd. Barry Goldwater
3rd. Ronald Reagan
4th. Richard M. Nixon
5th. William Scranton
6th. George Romney
7th. Nelson Rockefeller
8th. Clifford Case
9th. Harold Stassen
10th. Margaret Chase Smith

East South Central

States: Alabama, Kentucky, Mississippi, and Tennessee

1st. Howard Baker
2nd. Barry Goldwater
3rd. Ronald Reagan
4th. Richard M. Nixon
5th. William Scranton
6th. George Romney
7th. Nelson Rockefeller
8th. Clifford Case
9th. Harold Stassen
10th. Margaret Chase Smith

East North Central

States: Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, Michigan, and Wisconsin

1st. George Romney
2nd. Nelson Rockefeller
3rd. Clifford Case
4th. Harold Stassen
5th. Margaret Chase Smith
6th. William Scranton
7th. Howard Baker
8th. Barry Goldwater
9th. Richard M. Nixon
10th. Ronald Reagan

West South Central

States: Arkansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, and Texas

1st. Ronald Reagan
2nd. Barry Goldwater
3rd. Howard Baker
4th. Richard M. Nixon
5th. William Scranton
6th. George Romney
7th. Nelson Rockefeller
8th. Clifford Case
9th. Harold Stassen
10th. Margaret Chase Smith

West North Central

States: Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, and South Dakota

1st. George Romney
2nd. Clifford Case
3rd. Harold Stassen
4th. Nelson Rockefeller
5th. William Scranton
6th. Margaret Chase Smith
7th. Howard Baker
8th. Ronald Reagan
9th. Richard M. Nixon
10th. Barry Goldwater

Mountain

States: Arizona, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Utah, and Wyoming

1st. Ronald Reagan
2nd. Barry Goldwater
3rd. Howard Baker
4th. Richard M. Nixon
5th. Margaret Chase Smith
6th. George Romney
7th. Nelson Rockefeller
8th. Clifford Case
9th. William Scranton
10th. Harold Stassen

Pacific

States: Alaska, California, Hawaii, Oregon, and Washington

1st. Ronald Reagan
2nd. Richard M. Nixon
3rd. Barry Goldwater
4th. Margaret Chase Smith
5th. Clifford Case
6th. George Romney
7th. Nelson Rockefeller
8th. Howard Baker
9th. William Scranton
10th. Harold Stassen

Democrats:

New England

States: Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont

1st. Robert F. Kennedy
2nd. Eugene McCarthy
3rd. Patsy Mink
4th. Hubert Humphrey
5th. George Smathers
6th. Mike Mansfield

Mid-Atlantic

States: New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania

1st. Robert F. Kennedy
2nd. Eugene McCarthy
3rd. Hubert Humphrey
4th. Patsy Mink
5th. George Smathers
6th. Mike Mansfield

South Atlantic

States: Washington DC, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Maryland, North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, and West Virginia

1st. George Smathers
2nd. Mike Mansfield
3rd. Hubert Humphrey
4th. Patsy Mink
5th. Eugene McCarthy
6th. Robert F. Kennedy

East South Central

States: Alabama, Kentucky, Mississippi, and Tennessee

1st. George Smathers
2nd. Mike Mansfield
3rd. Hubert Humphrey
4th. Patsy Mink
5th. Eugene McCarthy
6th. Robert F. Kennedy

East North Central

States: Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, Michigan, and Wisconsin

1st. Robert F. Kennedy
2nd. Eugene McCarthy
3rd. Hubert Humphrey
4th. Patsy Mink
5th. Mike Mansfield
6th. George Smathers

West South Central

States: Arkansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, and Texas

1st. George Smathers
2nd. Hubert Humphrey
3rd. Mike Mansfield
4th. Patsy Mink
5th. Eugene McCarthy
6th. Robert F. Kennedy

West North Central

States: Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, and South Dakota

1st. Hubert Humphrey
2nd. Eugene McCarthy
3rd. Robert F. Kennedy
4th. George Smathers
5th. Patsy Mink
6th. Mike Mansfield

Mountain

States: Arizona, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Utah, and Wyoming

1st. Robert F. Kennedy
2nd. Patsy Mink
3rd. Mike Mansfield
4th. George Smathers
5th. Eugene McCarthy
6th. Hubert Humphrey

Pacific

States: Alaska, California, Hawaii, Oregon, and Washington

1st. Robert F. Kennedy
2nd. Patsy Mink
3rd. Eugene McCarthy
4th. Hubert Humphrey
5th. Mike Mansfield
6th. George Smathers

[Huey Long is a Republican]

Character Data

Notoriety = N, Organization = O, Finance = F

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First Republican Debate between Former Vice President Richard M. Nixon and Senator Howard Baker in Los Angeles, California

Cronkite: "Welcome each and every viewer to the first Republican Presidential Debate between Tennessee Senator Howard Baker and Former Vice President Richard M. Nixon at the University of Southern California in Los Angeles. I'm your moderator Walter Cronkite of CBS News. We ask for all those in the Audience tonight to hold their applause and remain quiet for the Duration of their debate and respect each candidate as they answer. Now, let's start debating."

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Cronkite: "And that will be the end of this debate. We again want to thank the University of  Southern California for hosting this debate and we ask our viewers to tune in for the Second Republican Debate at the University of Concord in Concord, New Hampshire on February 15th. Thank you and Good Night."

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Endorsment Scheadule

Former Congresswomen Clare Boothe Luce (R-CT)

Some people say a women's place is in the Democrat party. I disagree, A women's place is in the consvertive movement. To all my fellow consvertive women, let's elect the rational consvertive in this race, Howard Baker.

Former Congresswomen Clare Boothe Luce was one of the two endorsements for this two weeks for Howard Baker. Luce would help build on Baker's foreign policy creditionals and helped try and win over women voters to the Baker campaign. Baker knows that women were only a small percentage of voters especially in primaries but he hopes he can start win over women voters from the Smith campaign who Baker believes controls a strong majority of women voters.

Luce is the main Baker 1968 surrogate in the Northeast and is the chairwomen of the Northeast Baker campaign. Throughout the two weeks, Luce took a tour through New York, Vermont and then New Hampshire

Governor Paul Fannin (R-AZ)

The Republican party and the United States of America's Constitution cannot handle four more years of the Democratic Party, let's nominate someone who has a proven record of winning not of losing like Nixon and Goldwater. That candidate is Howard Baker, a Veteran and is the first elected Republican southern Senator. Baker will get Democrats out of control and put Republicans back in control.

Governor Fannin of Arizona is another new endorsement for Howard Baker's 1968 presidential campaign. In the southwest, Fannin became the chairmen of that area and like Luce, Fannin traveled states in his area. Fannin met with political leaders in Arizona, New Mexico, Colorado, and Utah. Baker wants to be the candidate for the south and smaller states which is why Fannin went to the small states out west since Baker believes his conservative views will be most liked in the small states. While meeting with political leaders, Fannin is urging their support for Baker during their nominating convection where they nominate their delegates.

Congressmen J. Herbert Burke (R-FL)

Let us send a man to Washington that understands the south! That man is Howard Baker, it is time to send a real southern to the White House to fix the issues that plague us the most.

Rep. J. Herbert Brooke was again traveling across the south and lead the Baker's southern strategy which makes Brooke a key part of the campaign since Baker's main strategy is building a strong base in the south and then reach out from there. Brooke toured through the deep south states of South Carolina, Georgia, Alabama and Mississippi with a conservative message and talking a lot about states rights and the tenth amendment. While talking about the tenth amendment during his time in the deep south, he attacked Governor Romney over his education plan which would infringe upon the tenth amendment since states control education decisions.

Brooke also spent time in his home district and around the Miami area to build support around the convection site so Baker can have a warm welcome when he is going to the convection and not facing riots.

Congressmen John Ashbrook (R-OH)

We have a three choices this nomination process between the Liberal Republicans that have accepted the infringements upon our constitution, Losers that won't be able to win in November that have already proven their losing record and finally we have a choice in Howard Baker of a rational conservative who has a track record of fighting for the constitution, against big government and a track record of winning tough races. My choice is Howard Baker.

Congressmen Ashbrook is still the national chair of the Baker for president campaign but he is also going to lead the Midwest effort by the Baker campaign. Even though he is leading the Midwest effort, he still spent the majority of his time campaigning for Baker in two key southern primary states and two other southern states to win over delegates support. The primary states that he visited were West Virginia and Washington D.C. while he also visited Tennessee and Kentucky.

When not campaigning for Baker, Ashbrook was fundraising like crazy across the country and was using the debates as a funding booster. Since the Baker campaign has much fewer funds than his frontrunner rivals, he has put significant effort into fundraising and pulled away from costly expenses like radio ads towards more on the ground operations.

Campaign Plan

Amount Of Effort Being Put in Each States

Red:Exterme, Blue:Medium, Green Little to None

• Contitue to organize campaign, mainly centered around the south especially Florida, D.C, Tennesee, Georgia, Virginia and Alabama
• Put Fundraising in the center of the next two weeks as they try to stay competitive with his rivals
• Put a focus on three key primaries, Florida, Washington D.C. and New Hampshire
• Attack Romney for his unconstitutional stance on Education
• In primary states, Baker makes a ground operation of an army of volunteers to spread his name while in non-primary states that he is trying to win, he is sending endorsers and volunteers to meet with political officials to win over their delegation support

Howard Baker For President 1968

Campaign Staff

National Campaign Chairmen: Rep. John Ashbrook (R-OH)
         -Northeast Chairwomen: Former Rep. Clare Boothe Luce (R-CT)
         -Midwest Chairmen: Rep. John Ashbrook (R-OH)
         -South Chairmen: Rep. J. Herbert Brooke (R-FL)
         -Southwest Chairmen: Gov. Paul Fannin (R-AZ)
         -Northwest Chairmen: None
         -West Chairmen: None
         -Alaska and Hawaii Chairmen: None

Campaign Manager: Peter M. Flanagan
      Deputy Campaign Manager: Former Alabama Republican Chairmen John Grenier
Communications Director: Frank Shakespeare
Finance Director: Phil Crane
Volunteer Director: Don Mulford

Campaign Infasture

National Campaign Headquarters:
      Nashville, TN

Convection Headquarters:
      Palm Beach, FL

Area Headquarters:
      Northeast: Manchester, NH
      Midwest: Columbus, OH
      South: Nashville, TN
      Southwest: Dallas, TX
      Northwest: None
      West: Phoenix, AZ
      Alaska and Hawaii: Juneau. AK

[Huey Long is a Republican]

Second Republican Debate Including every Candidate except Former Governors Scranton and Stassen at Concord University in Concord, New Hampshire on February 15th, 1968

Cronkite: "Welcome each and every viewer to the Second Republican Presidential Debate between Tennessee Senator Howard Baker, Former Vice President Richard M. Nixon, California Governor Ronald Reagan, Michigan Governor George Romney, New York Governor Nelson Rockefeller, Maine Senator Margaret Chase Smith, New Jersey Senator Clifford P. Case, and Former Arizona Senator Barry Goldwater at the University of Concord in Concord, New Hampshire. I'm your moderator Walter Cronkite of CBS News once again. *Slight chuckle* We ask for all those in the Audience tonight to hold their applause and remain quiet for the Duration of their debate and respect each candidate as they answer. Now, let's start debating."

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Cronkite: "And that will be the end of this debate. We again want to thank the University of  Concord for hosting this debate. Thank you and Good Night"

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Howard Baker 1968 is so far on the ballot in two states, New Hampshire and Florida and once again is pushing to be put on the ballots in West Virginia and Washington D.C.

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Nixon Debate Answers-VS BAKER

It's an honor to be here, and I thank Senator Baker for taking the time out of his busy schedule and flying all the way out to California to face me here.

1. President Kennedy was a very different kind of candidate, back in 1960, with bold ideas and an ability to look good on television. Most of my opponents, with the exception of maybe the late President's brother Robert, don't have either of those abilities, plus all of the Democratic candidates will be saddled with having to defend an increasingly unpopular war in Vietnam, which is killing more and more Americans, without a hope of victory or any defined goal. So, yes I believe I can win in 1968. Do I believe Senator Baker can win? Sure, if he runs a perfect campaign, but he'd be a horrible President, without at least five to ten years experience in the Senate, or some time serving as Vice President or in another President's cabinet first.

2. We have to achieve peace with honor in Vietnam. The fact is, it's South Vietnam's fight, not ours, and they'll live and die by their own strength when I am President. That said, it would irresponsible to immediately pull out our troops. I would estimate it would take one year to eighteen months to remove the majority of our troops from South Vietnam, with the remainder staying until a peace agreement is reached between the United States and North Vietnam. I would also move to end the draft lottery permanently and replace it with mandatory military and volunteer service for all eighteen to thirty year old men for one year, similar to the Israeli army, with an added volunteerism component for those who do not wish to serve in our Armed Forces.

3. We have to remember that farmers are taxpayers too, and deserve to be treated like any other taxpayer would be. For someone to give them unfair treatment because they are "merely farmers" is atrocious, and needs to be corrected by our Government forthwith.

I want to thank Senator Baker for coming, and I want thank the University of Southern California for hosting, and most of all, I want thank Walter Cronkite for moderating this debate, and I look forward to the next debate on the fifteenth with everyone else.

[NewYorkExpress]

Nixon Debate Answers- New Hampshire Debate

Walter, it's good to see you again. And it's good to see all of my competitors, even those I just saw last week...

1. So, if there's an Anybody but Nixon movement, why isn't there Anybody but Goldwater movement? He lost by a wider margin than I did, his loss was more recent than mine, and his views are more in conflict with Governor Rockefeller anyways.

2. I learned a lot about compromise from President Eisenhower, so I'll use the tricks I picked up from him to negotiate deals with Congress, should it remain in Democratic control.

3.I think in general, revitalizing our cities is a good thing. However, our states should be spending money to do this, not the Federal Government if possible. As for a cause, I don't think anyone on this stage, myself included could give you a cause, and it really isn't my place to speculate.

I want to once again thank Walter Cronkite for being willing to moderate this debate, and I want to thank New Hampshire for being a wonderful host.

[NewYorkExpress]

The Nixon campaign seeks ballot access in all states they are not already on the ballot in.

In addition, the campaign has filed a lawsuit seeking to throw George Romney off the ballot, or block him from getting on the ballot in all primaries, on the grounds that he is not a natural born citizen of the United States.

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Governor Rockefeller condemns Vice President Nixon for attempting to throw Romney off the ballot

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George Romney responds to Nixon trying to file a lawsuit
“Ya know. Richard Nixon recently attacked me for my place of birth. I can assure you I am an American, just as all of you. My candidacy is not illegal as both of my parents were American citizens.”

[Joe Biden 2024]

Governor Scranton applies for the ballot in New Hampshire, Wisconsin, Ohio, California, and New Jersey.

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Romney Debate Answers

Opening Statement: “Hello America. My name is George Romney. I am the governor of the great state of Michigan. I am running to be your president. For the people. We need to elect an honest, dignified person who, quite frankly, will bring Change into Washington D.C.”

To Governor Romney: “Thank you for this question. And I’d like to address, Richard Nixon has been trying to attack me over this same issue. Well ya know, I’d like to point this out to all of you, and especially to Dick Nixon. My parents were both American born citizens. I grew up and have spent the majority of my life in this country, working, and making a living. I have lived the American Dream, and my candidacy is just as legal as Dick’s is.”

To All candidates except Nixon and Baker: “Thank you for this question. First of all, I would unite the people of the country together, because I am a good, moderate candidate who will, if elected, work with both parties to get the best solutions. I believe that we need to sit down, me, My Vice President, my cabinet members, military leaders, and congressional leaders from both sides, and assess a quick and efficient way to end the war. This war is a true tragedy and failure from the Johnson Administration, it’s time to bring our boys home! Richard Nixon does not want to do this”

To All candidates except Nixon and Baker: “Thank you very much. Our agriculture industry is one of the most important to this country. I will work with leaders from rural states to guarantee that farmers have an easy time making it. Not only that, but we will be offering Farm Subsidies, among other programs to ensure that our Agricultural industry succeeds”

To all candidates: “I believe I will be the best candidate to work with a democratic congress as I am a true moderate, who is able to reach across the aisle. I will put partisan politics aside to do what is best for my country and all the people in it. I want this country to prosper. Now, I will compromise the best I can with my democratic opponents, because, no matter what letter is next to our name, we are still one nation under God. My friends, a vote for me is a vote for a candidate who will not just do what’s right some times, but what’s right every time, even if I go against my party’s wishes.”

To all candidates: “I believe Urban renewal is a great thing for this country. A fantastic thing. I am the governor of Michigan, and we have some great cities there, Detroit has the car industry, and we have lots of others. This is a great idea; and I support it wholeheartedly”

Closing Statements: “America. Tonight, you’ve heard my pitch. You’ve heard that I believe we are the greatest nation on earth, united under one Almighty God. I am a moderate, and I can win. Richard Nixon can’t win, he lost in 1960, he lost the governorship in 1962, why would we trust him to win this year? America, look at your options. I will work with both sides to guarantee American Prosperity. Thank you all, and God Bless every single one of you. Thank you”

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Governor Romney will also like to campaign to be on the ballot for Massachusetts, Washington DC, Oregon, and Illinois

[Mycool]

Margaret Chase Smith would like to seek ballot access for Wisconsin, Massachusetts, Illinois, Indiana, New Jersey, Ohio, Oregon, and California.

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Reporter 1: What do you think about Nixon trying to remove Romney from the ballot based on his birth in Mexico?

Senator Howard Baker: It seems Vice-President Nixon also has a problem with understanding the constitution. Governor Romney and I disagree on many issues especially education but Governor Romney has a right to be on that ballot. Though Governor Romney wasn't born in this country as you all know but the constitution allows Governor Romney to run for office since his parents were American Citizens.

Vice-President Nixon is doing this just for political gain and I ask Vice-President Nixon to take down his attacks on Governor Romney because Governor Romney has as much of a reason to be on the ballot than anyone else in the race.

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Senator Howard Baker Debates Vice-President Nixon

Opening Statements:

I would like to thank both Walter Cronkite and the Vice-President for holding this debate. I hope it remains civil and is a discussion of policy and not attacks on personal character so both the Vice-President and I can get our ideas out to be heard before voters and delegates cast their votes.

"Senator, You have served in the Senate for only a year and there are many questions whether you're experienced enough to be President or defeat the Democratic Nominee in November. How do you assuage the ideas that you don't have enough experience and are indeed the Candidate the Republicans need come November?"

Since that was basically two questions in one, I would like to first discuss my electability. I am the first Republican to be elected as a senator from the south. Nobody expected me to win, they projected a landslide for the Democratic nominee but because I ran a volunteer-based campaign that talked about what the voters wanted to hear, I was able to win. That is exactly the same campaign I am running for president, I am a candidate that will be at the gas station passing out literature and the candidate that is knocking at your door. That is a candidate that wins, not the candidate that is unreachable. Now, I would like to talk about the electability of the two frontrunners. The top of the pack is the man right next to me, Vice-President Nixon. Within the last ten years, he has lost two races that were supposed to be his. First, Nixon failed to continue a Republican administration when he lost in an upset to Kennedy in 1960 then Nixon trying to have a comeback ran another faulty campaign and lost in his home state of California to Edmund Brown. America rejected Nixon in 1960 and California rejected him in 1962. If we nominate Vice-President Nixon again then he will once again be rejected by America. Now let's talk about the other leader, Senator Goldwater. Senator Goldwater lost in an upset in 1964 and we believe that his views have changed so much in four years that he can win in 1968. No, Goldwater will once again lose and we will end up with four more years of disastrous Johnson policies that have hurt our economy and our foreign policy. Truly there is only one electable Republican that has a track record of winning tough races and I believe that Republican is me.

Now that I have discussed electability, I would like to talk about the second thing you brought up about experience. As you all know that I am a first-term senator but I ask that we don't look down on that experience. Not only am I a senator but I am also a veteran and served America overseas and I don't believe there is any better experience for a president for foreign policy then experiencing those decisions yourself. I also believe that experience isn't always the best thing. Some of our greatest leaders didn't have any political experience. Abraham Lincoln was a failed business owner and only served two years in the house of Representatives but he leads us through some of the roughest times in our nation's history. Vice-President Nixon's old boss, President Eisenhower, didn't serve a single day in political office before winning the presidency. Eisenhower leads us through the Korean war and saved our failing economy after President Truman. As a veteran and a senator, I believe I have plenty of experience to take on this country's biggest problems.

"There is some turmoil Nationwide about the war currently going on in Vietnam. How would either of you, as President, heal the National wounds and deal with the war itself?"

One of the biggest problems that are hurting our nation right now is Vietnam and our nation's president is just making it worse. We need a real leader in Washington who can deal with that issue and that is why it is so important we nominate an electable Republican because we need a Republican dealing with this issue because a Democrat can't which is already proven with the last four years of the Johnson administration. I believe I am the Republican to deal with this issue, some Republicans like Governor Romney want a quick exit from Vietnam which would cause turmoil and unsafety in Vietnam. I believe Vietnam is an unwinnable fight as many Americans already know but we need to have a safe exit leaving Vietnam so they can not fall into turmoil.

Since I have discussed the Vietnam issue, I would like to talk about the issue of healing our broken nation after such a terrible war. I have already gained a name in the Senate for being a good listener that listens to all sides on an issue. That is why I am running as a rational conservative because I am a conservative who is willing to compromise and that both Democrats and Republicans can respect as their president. That is the president we need in this day and age, a president that is willing to work with the other side to heal a broken nation and I will be that president.

"There is some questioning on your agricultural policies as you haven't spoken much about it despite it being a major issue in this election. How does your policy best reconcile farmers' livelihoods with the interests of the American consumer and taxpayer?"

I do feel it is a tragedy to the American voter that this issue isn't being discussed and other issues like it aren't being discussed either. This race is already being filled with attempts at political gain not an actual discussion of policy like Vice-President Nixon's latest attempt at trying to remove Governor Romney from the ballot. That wasn't for policy but it was a complete political gain that gets us off the topic of policy like the topic of Agriculture that I agree isn't being discussed nearly as much.

Now to discuss Agriculture. In my home state, the great state of Tennessee, Agriculture is one of the biggest economic industry and as I toured my state campaigning I heard those farmers concerns about the industry. Now, I am traveling across the country, across the Midwest, across the south, across the northwest and I am hearing many of the same concerns. They are worried about trade, taxes, and tariffs or the three T's. I am a candidate for free trade, that is what the Republican party should stand for. Free trade allows for easier trade between countries and stops increases in tariffs which not only helps Agriculture but also helps every single American because then food prices will go down and the working American needs that badly. Talking about taxes, if we lower taxes it helps everybody, as Vice-President Nixon has said farmers are taxpayers too.

Closing Statement:

America and Americans are at a crossroad, they have to choose between continue four more years of the Johnson administration or a Republican. I am the candidate that the republicans need to nominate if they don't want four more years of a Johnson presidency, I am a rational consvertive that can win in November and heal America in January.

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William Scranton Campaign Schedule-February 1 to February 15

February 1: Rally and fundraiser in Springfield, Massachusetts with Governor Volpe

February 2-4: Barnstorming in New Hampshire

February 4: Rally in Hartford, Connecticut, where the endorsement of Former Senator Prescott Bush of Connecticut is announced

Excerpt from Bush's speech: "This nation needs a man with a proven record of success both in and out of public service to become President. William Scranton has that record of success, which is why I am endorsing him for President!"

February 5-6: Barnstorming and fundraising in New York and New Jersey. Senator Bush, a former Wall Street executive, attends the fundraisers, working to get members of Wall Street to back Governor Scranton

February 7: Rallies in Trenton, Annapolis, and Philadelphia. Senator Scott attends all three rallies. Prior to the Philadelphia rally, Governor Scranton makes a stop at campaign headquarters

February 8-9: Barnstorming and fundraising in Wisconsin and Illinois

February 9: Speech on education in Springfield, Illinois

Speech: "Our education system is in dire need of reform. When I served as Governor of Pennsylvania, I enacted sweeping reforms of the education system. Among them was a state wide system of community colleges, so that people struggling to afford college could receive higher education, and a state Board of Education to oversee the entire education system in Pennsylvania. As President, I will work with federal and state authorities to reform our education system so that our citizens can receive the best education they can. Education is the first step to securing a bright and stable future for America, and we cannot afford to see it decline."

February 10: Rally in Salem, Oregon, where the endorsement of Senator Mark Hatfield of Oregon is announced

Excerpt from Hatfield's speech: America needs an experienced leader who can step up and lead America out of these distressing times and into a safe and stable country. William Scranton is that leader and so he has my endorsement for President!"

February 10-12: Barnstorming in Oregon with Senator Hatfield

February 12-14: Barnstorming and fundraising in California

February 15: Barnstorming in Pennsylvania and New Jersey


Governor Scranton also condemns Vice President Nixon's attempt to have Governor Romney removed from the ballots.

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Howard Baker Republican Debate

Opening Statement:

This nation has a choice to make, they are at crossroads and our party is at a crossroads. The nation needs to choose between change or choose four more years of a Johnson administration. Change won't come from the Democratic party but it will come from the Republican party but now it is the choice of the Republican party of what type of nominee do we want. It is a choice between Liberal-Republicans who have accepted infringements on the constitution and big government programs that have failed like George Romney, Extremist who put fear in Americans eyes like Barry Goldwater and there is a third choice, A rational conservative who is putting healing our nation first. I am that choice and I believe that is the best choice to put our country back on track.

"Senator, you are from the South and thus many believe you won't appeal to the Midwest or any region outside of the immediate south. This, combined with those questioning your experience, makes many believe that you won't be the best-qualified Candidate to be Nominated to face the Democratic Nominee in November. What's your response to this?"

I am proud I am from the south but my values don't just appeal to the south, they are values that appeal to all Americans. Not just southern, not just Conservatives, not just Republicans but to appeal to every single American. My appeal is one of a rational conservative that will listen to every side on each issue and work with everybody so we can heal this nation. Around the country, the appeal of a rational conservative that will heal this divided nation is an appeal that everyone will support.

"There are those who wonder how a Republican will deal with a Democratic Congress. How will all of you deal and Compromise with a Democratic Congress to pass your policies for the betterment of the country?"

Within my first year as a senator from the Great State of Tennessee, I have already gained a reputation of being an eloquent listener. That is the president we need, a president that doesn't just listen to his side but all sides and will work with both sides so we heal the division that our nation has been enveloped in. I am that candidate, I have and will as president work with both sides to pass reforms to our curropt government so it becomes what the founding fathers wanted it to be.

"There is a great concern about the outflow of the wealthy from the cities despite improving economic opportunities for the poor migrating into them, eroding cities' tax bases and helping lead to rising crime. What do you think is the cause of this and what are your thoughts on expanding urban renewal and its benefits for the country?"

I am the constitution candidate, I have repeatedly called out the other candidates plans for being unconstitutional. This is another constitutional issue, I believe that our urban area is failing but I believe that is a state issue. I believe we should give states more funds to deal with this issue but I believe it would violate the tenth amendment and violate state's rights if our federal government tries to deal with this issue

Closing Statement:

Before the voters across this state, they must decide who they are supporting for president. It is a vital that they choose the right choice. I believe I am the right choice for New Hampshire and America. I will put healing our nation first but I will never let the federal government infringe upon our natural rights and I am going to start repealing unconstitutional government laws. I believe that is the best path for our nation and that is why I am running and asking for your vote.

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Opening Statements: I'm honored to debate with everyone because we need to have the American


To Governor Nelson "Governor, There are many believing your ideas are too liberal for the Republican Party at large and it isn't helped by the fact that you are the head of the 'Anyone but Nixon' Movement, with Nixon being liked by many Republicans despite his loss eight years ago. How do you refute these accusations and how are you the best Candidate for the Party at large?"

We Republicans, need to win and the Republican Party needs to appeal to the true base. Richard Nixon lost a race in his home state and may lose California in a Presidential Race.

To All candidates except Nixon and Baker: "Senator Baker, Vice President Nixon, you'll both be exempt from this question as you answered it in the last Debate. For everyone else, you must answer. There is some turmoil Nationwide about the war currently going on in Vietnam. How would either of you, as President, heal the National wounds and deal with the war itself?"

I think we need to have a Peace Deal that will be like Korea and I will do the war money into many new programs

To All candidates except Nixon and Baker: "Senator Baker, Vice President Nixon, you'll both be exempt from this question as you answered it in the last Debate. For everyone else, you must answer. There is some questioning on your agricultural policies as you haven't spoke much about it despite it being a major issue in this election. How does your policy best reconcile farmers' livelihoods with the interests of the American consumer and taxpayer?"

I will do a Farmer Subsidies Programs and will include Agricultural jobs in the National Labor Relations Act and I will also do Tax Cuts on Farmers.

To All Candidates: "There are those who wonder how a Republican will deal with a Democratic Congress. How will all of you deal and Compromise with a Democratic Congress to pass your policies for the betterment of the country?"

To All Candidates: "There is a great concern about the outflow of the wealthy from the cities despite improving economic opportunities for the poor migrating into them, eroding cities' tax bases and helping lead to rising crime. What do you think is the cause of this and what are your thoughts on expanding urban renewal and its benefits for the country?"

I think due to the poor having no choice and due to there being no police and I am Tough On Crime and we need to hire more Law Enforcement to fight Gangs

Closing Statement

I thank America for inviting me to the debate and I hope that America will vote for me